1961 Dennis Rodman is an NBA forward who was born in Trenton, New Jersey.
Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13, 1961) is a former professional basketball player, actor, and unofficial United States Peace Ambassador to North Korea. His biography on the official NBA website states that he is "arguably the best rebounding forward in NBA history." He is known for his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities. He was a member of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks (NBA). Rodman began his career as a small forward before transitioning to power forward.
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